The Scheme
“How to become a federal criminal without really trying.”
Synopsis
The revealing, no-holds-barred tale of Christian Dawkins, convicted in federal court in the biggest criminal case in collegiate sports history, a criminal enterprise that infiltrated college basketball teams and funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars to steer recruits to prominent athletic programs.
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The Scheme (2020): Official Trailer | HBOOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-12
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pat Kondelis
- Original Title
- The Scheme
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 31/03/2020
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- HBO, HBO Sports, HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pat Kondelis
Matt Porwoll
Sean McQueeney
Department Leadership Roster
Matt Porwoll
Director of Photography
Sean McQueeney
Editor
Pat Kondelis
Director
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What is The Scheme about?
The revealing, no-holds-barred tale of Christian Dawkins, convicted in federal court in the biggest criminal case in collegiate sports history, a criminal enterprise that infiltrated college basketball teams and funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars to steer recruits to prominent athletic programs.
Who directed The Scheme?
The Scheme was directed by Pat Kondelis.
Who stars in The Scheme?
The principal cast of The Scheme includes Not specified.
When was The Scheme released and how long is it?
The Scheme was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.